Transnet Signs Deal with Controversial UK Mining Firm to Move Manganese by Rail

Transnet signs deal with controversial UK mining firm to move manganese by rail

Transnet has secured a landmark 10-year deal with United Manganese of Kalahari to transport manganese by rail to Nelson Mandela Bay ports.

South Africa: Transnet signs 10-year deal to transport UMK’s manganese

Malcolm Curror, UMK CEO, said that reliable rail freight services remain a key contributor to the South African industry.

Manganese deal bulks up SA’s rail freight exports

Transnet and United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) have signed a 10-year contract for the transportation and export of manganese by rail from UMK’s mi…

Transnet And UMK Lock In 10-Year Rail Deal For Manganese Exports

United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) has become the first major miner to officially sign the Manganese Export Capacity Allocation (MECA) 3 agreement with Transnet SOC Ltd. The 10-year deal will see manganese transported by rail from UMK’s Northern Cape operations to ports for international export. The long-term contract marks a significant milestone in the state-owned logistics company’s ongoing turnaround plans and its broader strategy to rebuild…

Transnet Signs A Major Contract With United Manganese Of Kalahari (UMK) - Infrastructure news

Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”) and United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) today signed a 10-year contract for the transportation of manganese by rail from UMK’s mine in the Northern Cape to ports for export markets. Through the Manganese Export Capacity Allocation (MECA) 3 agreement, Transnet allocates rail and port capacity to manganese producers in South Africa for their export volumes. The contract with UMK signifies the company’s confidence in Tr…

10-year contract signed for the transportation of manganese by rail from UMK's mine in the Northern Cape - Truck and Freight Information Online

Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”) and United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) today signed a 10-year contract for the transportation of manganese by rail from UMK’s mine in the Northern Cape to ports for export markets. UMK is the first major miner to sign the Manganese Export Capacity Allocation (MECA) 3 agreement. Through the MECA programme, Transnet allocates rail and port capacity to manganese producers in South Africa for their export volumes. The c…